Branch out in 2014!

Innovative Learning Week runs from 17-21 February online and on campus.

Play detective, watch live surgery, learn magic… With over 180 events running during the week you can explore new subjects of interest, gain employability skills, make valuable connections and have fun while you’re at it. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with staff and students from across the University.

With so much to choose from and limited spaces available, we advise you to start planning your week now. Event booking opens 27 January.

Here’s our pick of what’s on:

Neuro Theatre: ‘live’ simulated brain surgery!

A live spectacle of simulated brain surgery performed by Edinburgh neurosurgeons: from injury to the operation itself. Audience participation will be encouraged! (Monday 17 February).

Legal Weapon: You v The Movies

Ever wanted to correct the law in movies? Now you can! Law students will work with ECA students to re-film key legal scenes from movies. (Starts Monday 17 February).

Strictly Come Drawing

‘Strictly Come Drawing’ will showcase tango, ballet, hip hop, burlesque and Chinese classical dancers as models for an innovative, hands-on and fun-filled drawing workshop which will explore movement, silhouette and drawing techniques. No experience required. (Monday 17 February).

Maths and Magic cabaret night

What has maths got to do with magic tricks? Find out in our interactive cabaret-style evening! No booking or maths brilliance required. (Tuesday 18 February)

Buggy Building and Racing Workshop

Explore low-carbon energy solutions based on hydrogen fuel cells with Arcola Energy. Build your own hydrogen-powered model car and race it round Bristo Square. Booking is required. (Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 February)

Online events

This year sees more online events than ever before. From PacMan contests to World of Warcraft. Visit the ILW webpages from 27 January for full listings.